Growing new solutions together with startups
Startups bring fresh ideas, speed and new technologies to the real estate and construction sector. We collaborate with startups to pilot, validate and scale solutions that create value for our customers and the industry across the entire building lifecycle.
From idea to a proven service
No single company can renew the real estate and construction sector alone. Startups move fast, challenge established ways of working and often bring technologies from outside our industry. Granlund brings deep domain expertise, access to real buildings and projects, and customers who are ready to test new ideas. Together we can take a solution from an idea to a proven service faster than either of us could alone.
Our collaboration takes many forms. We pilot startup solutions in our own projects, co-develop/partner services that combine startup technology with Granlund’s expertise and data, and integrate and scale selected solutions into our design, consulting and software offering.
We meet startups through our network in Contech and Proptech, venture partners, innovation ecosystems, accelerators and hackathons. We are actively involved in global innovation hubs in Contech and Proptech.
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How it works
Tell us what you are building by contacting us and writing the name of your company name in the subject headline.
We will respond with a link and a code so you can submit your application.
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